Kariba Surprise by African Seeds

Kariba Surprise strain photo
Type sativaFlower ±84 daysCross Africa Sativa

Kariba Surprise lands on the sativa-leaning side of the spectrum, African Seeds's take on the Africa Sativa line. Indoors it typically finishes flowering in around 84 days after the flip to 12/12. The environment targets below are the same stage-by-stage bands the Cultivar journal grades real Kariba Surprise grows against.

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BreederAfrican Seeds
Typesativa
Flowering time±84 days
EnvironmentOutdoors
LineageAfrica Sativa

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Growing Kariba Surprise: what to expect

As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Africa Sativa will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.

Kariba Surprise FAQ

How long does Kariba Surprise take to flower?

Kariba Surprise typically flowers in around 84 days after switching to a 12/12 light schedule. Individual phenotypes vary, so judge harvest readiness by trichome color, not the calendar.

Is Kariba Surprise an indica or a sativa?

Kariba Surprise is listed as sativa.

What are the parents of Kariba Surprise?

Kariba Surprise was bred from Africa Sativa by African Seeds.

What environment does Kariba Surprise like?

Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.

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